Loaded Cowboy BBQ Tater Tot Nachos

Loaded Cowboy BBQ Tater Tot Nachos

Ingredients

Base

• 1 (32 oz) bag frozen tater tots

Meat

• 1 lb ground beef (or pulled pork/brisket)

• 1 tsp chili powder

• ½ tsp smoked paprika

• ½ tsp garlic powder

• Salt & pepper

• ½ cup BBQ sauce (sweet & smoky works best)

Toppings

• 2 cups shredded cheddar or Colby-Jack

• ½ cup cooked bacon, crumbled

• ¼ cup red onion, diced

• Pickled jalapeños (optional but bold)

• Green onions

Drizzles

• Ranch or chipotle ranch

• Extra BBQ sauce

Instructions

1. Bake tots:
   Cook tater tots according to package directions until extra crispy (flip halfway).

2. Cook meat:
   Brown beef with seasonings. Drain grease. Stir in BBQ sauce and warm through.

3. Assemble:
   Spread crispy tots on a sheet pan.
   Top with BBQ meat, cheese, bacon, onions, and jalapeños.

4. Melt:
   Return to oven at 400°F / 205°C for 5–8 minutes, until cheese melts.

5. Finish:
   Drizzle with ranch and BBQ sauce. Add green onions.

Optional Cowboy Upgrades 🤠

• Smoked sausage slices

• Corn or black beans

• Fried egg on top (chaotic good)

• Crushed BBQ chips for crunch

Serve With

• Cold beer or sweet tea

• Slaw on the side

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